Academic Planner

At Page, we promise design that makes lives better. We're actively seeking talented people to join an empowered employee environment. Page provides architecture, engineering, interiors and consulting services on large, complex projects around the world. We credit the success of our projects that build communities to the global diversity of our people's backgrounds and experiences. We're seeking highly creative, committed team members to help us deliver on our promise of making lives better through design. As our market sectors and services grow, we continuously add new opportunities. Will you join us?

Architectural professional specializing in academic planning and programming. The ideal candidate will be responsible for focusing Page's intellectual capital in planning and designing for higher education clients, possess a deep understanding of the unique requirements and challenges associated with designing educational facilities, and have a deep passion for creating innovative, functional, and inspiring learning environments.

• Lead collaborative planning and programming sessions with direct client communication, translating teaching pedagogies into architectural form.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of clients' programmatic and functional requirements.
• Communicate planning concepts to clients and project teams, both verbally and through graphic and written reports which capture the academic mission and vision of each institution
• Collaborate with design team members to develop planning concepts in an integrated design approach.
• Provide technical knowledge of Academic spaces in programming, planning, design, and construction phases
• Participate in research about area of expertise.
• Develop and maintain strong and collaborative relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Leverage design talent and other intellectual content to contribute toward new project pursuits

• Professional degree in Architecture
• Registered Architect preferred but not required.
• 5 years' experience in planning and design
• Demonstrated creativity, passion and interest for the planning and design of academic facilities which include Academic Science and Technology or Health Education type projects.
• Ideally have developed a field of knowledge and/or expertise sufficient to be recognized outside of Page as an authority on the subject.
• Technical knowledge of how programmatic needs impact building systems, operational requirements, movable and fixed furnishings, casework, and user equipment
• Knowledge of planning, design, construction documents, construction administration and project construction cost control for Academic facilities.
• Knowledge of sustainability, integrated design and LEED guidelines.

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